APTT
Material: Blood
Test price: PLN 15.00
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
Reservation:
Test price: PLN 15.00
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
Reservation:
- Check the opening hours of the collection point and where an appointment is required.
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Preparation for the examination
General
- The material for testing is blood.
- The patient must fast. On the day before the test, a light,
low-fat diet is recommended, along with refraining from intense physical activity and stimulants. - On the day of your blood test, you should avoid drinking coffee or smoking. It's recommended to drink a glass of water.
Rest for 15-20 minutes before your blood test.
Detailed for babies
- For children up to 3 years of age, it is recommended to collect blood half to one hour after feeding.
Description
The activated partial thromboplastin time (ACT) is a sensitive screening test used to assess coagulation.
Its importance: differential diagnosis of bleeding disorders, monitoring of heparin therapy, monitoring of replacement therapy in hemophilia A and B, and preoperative screening for coagulopathy.
Prolonged time: single coagulation factor deficiency, consumptive coagulopathy, heparin/hirudin therapy, acquired lupus anticoagulant therapy.
Shortened time: may indicate hypercoagulability.
Its importance: differential diagnosis of bleeding disorders, monitoring of heparin therapy, monitoring of replacement therapy in hemophilia A and B, and preoperative screening for coagulopathy.
Prolonged time: single coagulation factor deficiency, consumptive coagulopathy, heparin/hirudin therapy, acquired lupus anticoagulant therapy.
Shortened time: may indicate hypercoagulability.
Preparation and development of material (applies only to contractors)
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Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), APTT, Activated partial thromboplastin test
